Maryland Education Section 18-2107

      (a)      A student shall be required to repay the State any funds received under the Program if the student fails to:

            (1)      Earn at least 12 credit hours in each academic year, including summer sessions, in which the student receives assistance through the Program;

            (2)      Make satisfactory progress toward fulfilling all degree requirements of the applicable institution of higher education; or

            (3)      Complete the employment requirement of this subtitle.

      (b)      Repayment shall include interest as set forth in § 18-112 of this title.

      (c)      A student shall begin repayment within 6 months of the date of failure to comply with the educational or employment requirements of this subtitle.

      (d)      A student shall repay the State in full within 6 years after the repayment period begins and shall follow a repayment schedule established by the Commission.

      (e)      The Commission may waive or defer repayment in the event of:

            (1)      Disability or extended sickness which prevents the student from fulfilling either the educational or employment requirements of this subtitle; or

            (2)      Loss of employment during the period of required employment due to involuntary termination unrelated to the performance of the employee or a violation of the personnel policies of the community-based program.